An idyllic resort on the banks of the Ganges, the Explore Himalayas on the Ganges Rishikesh is the perfect hideaway 20 km from the din of Rishikesh where you can spend your days in the calm shadow of the Himalayan slopes contemplating the beauty of the surroundings.
The explore Himalayas on the Ganges Rishikesh is a yoga resort and one of the most well known budget hotels in Rishikesh. The resort sprawls across 3 acres of lawns and fruit orchard and is surrounded by thick sal forests that populate the banks of the Ganges in this region.
The 9 rooms at the Explore Himalayas Resort are decorated and furnished in the latest style, and offer deluxe accommodation. The rooms provide panoramic river views and are equipped with all basic amenities required for a comfortable sojourn. The room facilities include:
The in-house restaurant at Explore Himalayas on the Ganges Rishikesh serves a delectable array of finely cooked Indian, north Indian and continental delights. Dining at the hotel is a pleasurable experience, enhanced by the excellent taste and flavor of the dishes, coupled with the natural surroundings, and the occasional twitter of birds.
The basic business facilities available are international dialing, fax machine etc.
The yoga and meditation facilities available here are supervised by experts on the respective fields. The hotel also arranges for jungle walks, camping, river rafting on customized itineraries.
The Laxman Jhula is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Rishikesh. Laxman Jhula is a suspended bridge on the Ganges. Legend has it that Laxman had crossed the river Ganges at this spot on a bridge of ropes. Now a suspended iron bridge 450 ft long, built in 1939 exists here.